Saint Apollonia mug

The Saint Apollonia mug can be a gift for someone who celebrates her name day or has a special devotion to this martyr of Alexandria. Francisco de Zurbarán's painting brings a recognisable artistic reference to the gift, accompanied on the other side by the saint's name and her 9 February commemoration.

Saint Apollonia mug with an image by Zurbarán

The composition presents Apollonia with a palm and pincers, attributes that refer to her martyrdom. The green cloak and crown of flowers form part of the painter's representation. It is a choice for someone who appreciates religious images and wants to bring that affinity to an object for everyday use.

Apollonia lived in Alexandria, Egypt. Her memory is connected with the suffering of Christians described by Bishop Dionysius in a letter to Fabius of Antioch. Her fidelity to the faith is central to this remembrance, preserved over the centuries and also expressed through art. The painting offers a way to approach that memory through the saint's representation.

A gift for her commemoration

The Saint Apollonia mug can accompany name day greetings, a family visit or a thank you to someone with whom you share this devotion. A personal dedication on the gift card helps connect the image with the recipient's story. Your words can explain why you chose this saint for that person.

The reverse bears the saint's name and the date of 9 February. You can check how the two sides relate in the 3D viewer: choosing Both sides displays two opposing views of the same design, while keeping the scene available to rotate. The order quantity is chosen separately.

We prepare the Saint Apollonia mug using sublimation printing. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. Before adding it to your basket, you can choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user. For other names and devotions, our collection of religious mugs offers a different motif for each person you wish to surprise.

Image credits

• Francisco de Zurbarán, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What text does the mug bear?
The saint's name and the 9 February commemoration.

What does the image represent?
A painting by Zurbarán with Saint Apollonia holding a palm and pincers.

Do the two views in the viewer represent two items?
They show both sides of the same design. You select the quantity you want to receive separately.